Drug Class/Indications Flashcards by Sean Williams

What are the class/indications for dopamine?

Sympathomimetic

Hypotension in the absence of hypovolemia

1st line cardiogenic shock
3rd line bradycardia

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What are the class/indications for ipratropium?

Bronchodilator / Muscarinic receptor blocker

Asthma
COPD

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What are the class/indications for butorphanol?

Opiate agonist/antagonist

KAPPA agonist
MU antagonist

Moderate to severe pain

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What are the class/indications for epinephrine?

Sympathomimetic

Alpha-1, beta-1, beta-2 stimulation in a dose related manner.

1st line V-Fib/Pulseless VTach
1st line PEA
1st line Asystole

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What are the class/indications for diphenhydramine?

Antihistamine

Allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
Drug of choice of EPS

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What are the class/indications for ketorolac?

NSAID

Moderate to severe pain

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What are the class/indications for propofol?

Hypnotic

Used to induction and maintenance of anesthesia

Surgical procedures
Ventilator sedation

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What are the class/indications for promethazine?

Antihistamine / Antiemetic

Nausea
Vomiting
Motion sickness

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What are the class/indications for dexamethasone?

Glucocorticosteroid

Asthma
Allergic reactions
Cerebral edema
Spinal cord injury

(Anti-inflammatory)

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What are the class/indications for furosemide?

Loop-diuretic

Pulmonary edema
CHF

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What are the class/indications for diltiazem?

Antidysrhythmic / Calcium channel blocker

1st line A-Fib/A-Flutter with RVR > 150 bpm

Optional 2nd line SVT

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What are the class/indications for amiodarone?

Antidysrhythic / Potassium channel blocker

Optional Stable V-Tach
Optional 2nd line V-Fib
Optional 2nd line SVT

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What are the class/indications for dextrose 50%?

Carbohydrate

Coma of unknown origin
Known hypoglycemia

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What are the class/indications for vecuronium?

Paralytic

Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockage agent

Facilitate intubation

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What are the class/indications for magnesium sulfate?

Electrolyte / CNS depression

1st line eclamptic seizures
1st line torsades de pointes
Optional line V-Fib

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What are the class/indications for methylprednisolone?

Glucocorticosteroid / Anti-inflammatory

Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Spinal cord injury

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What are the class/indications for labetalol?

Alpha/Beta adrenergic blocker

Will lower BP without reflex tachycardia

Hypertensive crisis (over 220/110)

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What are the class/indications for adenosine?

Antidysrhythmic (Misc. class)

Slows AV Conduction
Interrupts re-entry pathways

1st line SVT

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What are the class/indications for glucagon?

Hormone

Insulin antagonist used to raise BGL

Hypoglycemia
Beta blocker overdose

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What are the class/indications for aspirin?

Antiplatelet

Ischemic chest pain

What are the class/indications for epinephrine 1:1000?

Sympathomimetic

Asthma
Anaphylaxis

What are the class/indications for succinylcholine?

Paralytic

Depolarizing neuromuscular blockade agent

Terminate laryngospasm
Facilitate intubation

What are the class/indications for fentanyl?

Opiate Analgesic

Pain control

What are the class/indications for nitroglycerin?

Vasodilator

Ischemic chest pain
CHF

What are the class/indications for thiamine?

B complex vitamin Coma of unknown origin prior to Dextrose

What are the class/indications for morphine?

Opiate analgesic Ischemic chest pain Pulmonary edema Pain control

What are the class/indications for verapamil?

Antidysrhythmic / Calcium channel blocker SVT

What are the class/indications for sodium bicarbonate?

Buffer Pre-existing acidosis Hyperkalemia TCA overdose ASA overdose

What are the class/indications for naloxone?

Opiate antagonist Coma of unknown origin Opiate overdose

What are the class/indications for terbutaline?

Bronchodilator / Selective beta-2 agonist ## Footnote Asthma Can be used as a tocolytic

What are the class/indications for calcium gluconate?

Electrolyte Hyperkalemia Hydrofluoric acid exposure Cardiac arrest in a dialysis patient

What are the class/indications for levalbuterol?

Bronchodilator / Selective beta-2 agonist Asthma COPD

What are the class/indications for hydromorphone?

Opiate analgesic Moderate to severe pain

What are the class/indications for etomidate?

Sedative / Hypnotic Pre-medication for intubation

What are the class/indications for albuterol?

Bronchodilator / Selective beta-2 agonist 1st line Asthma 1st line COPD Potassium overdose

What are the class/indications for lidocaine?

Antidysrhythmic / Sodium channel blocker Increases fibrillation threshold Decreases ventricular irritability 1st line V-Ectopy 2nd line V-Fib/Pulseless V-Tach Optional line V-Tach w/ pulse

What are the class/indications for oxytocin?

Hormone Post-partum hemorrhage

What are the class/indications for mannitol?

Osmotic diuretic Cerebral edema

What are the class/indications for activated charcoal?

Adsorbent Oral drug or toxin overdose

What are the class/indications for atropine?

Parasympatholytic Enhances AV conduction Enhances sinus automaticity 1st line Bradycardia 1st line Heart blocks Organophosphate poisoning

What are the class/indications for procainamide?

Antidysrhythmic / Sodium channel blocker Slows conduction in the ventricular muscle mass 1st line stable V-Tach

What are the class/indications for aminophylline?

Xanthine Bronchodilator Asthma

What are the class/indications for midazolam?

Benzodiazepine Sedation Seizures Pre-medication for cardioversion and intubation

What are the class/indications for diazepam?

Benzodiazepine Sedation Seiures Pre-medication for cardioversion and intibation

What are the class/indications for digitalis?

Cardiac Glycoside Negative chronotropic, positive inotropic agent For: CHF Cardiogenic shock A-fib and A-flutter w/RVR

What are the class/indications for ondansetron?

Anti-emetic for: vomiting

What are the class/indications for phenytoin?

Anti convulsant Sodium channel blocker Stabilizes neuron excitability For: full body seizures

What are the class/indications for lorazepam?

Benzodiazepine For: Seizures and status epilepticus